Toddler hates getting hair brushed. How do you handle the situation without losing your marbles? Hair brushing battles with toddlers are a common occurrence in many households. This is especially the case with toddler girls. It starts off with the…
6 Fascinating Reasons Why Toddlers Draw on Walls (And How You Can Stop Them)
Toddlers draw on walls. Find out why this happens and what you can do about it. I was busy washing dishes when I heard my 6 year old gasp loudly in the bedroom. “Mom come here, quick” Without washing off…
Handling a Toddler Who Hates Getting Nails Cut
If you’ve ever handled a toddler who hates getting nails cut, you know how the drill is. There’s protesting and screeching upon seeing the dreaded tool (nail clippers). This is followed by squirming and maybe a meltdown or two. I…
9 Genius Tactics to Stop Your Toddler Destroying the House
Stop your toddler destroying the house. But how? I finish up fluffing the couch pillows and glance around the spotless living room in satisfaction. The floor has been freshly mopped. Everything is exactly in place. It’s hard to contain my…
Why the Heck do Toddlers Drink Bath Water?
Fact: toddlers drink bath water. My daughter loves bath time. Sometimes she insists on wearing her swimsuit, gathering all her toys and then pretending she’s going on an underwater adventure. And then suddenly, in the midst of all the imaginative…
Handling a Cranky Toddler Who Hates Bath Time
Grooming a reluctant toddler is one of the least enjoyable aspects of parenting. Specifically, handling a raging toddler who hates bath time can turn the calmest of parents into frenzied lunatics. Some kids hear the word bath time and start…